Weak population gains and increased government spending will result in slower overall economic growth over the next 30 years, ...

Washington doesn't have an income tax. Former Gov. Jay Inslee had introduced a budget alternative in December ... It has a positive outlook from S&P and stable outlooks from Moody's and Fitch.

Washington state’s transportation budget — like its operating-budget ... collections dropping $845 million from the previous outlook in November. But the transportation-revenue situation ...

Washington state Senate and House Democrats ... up from $72.4 billion in 2023-25. Over the four-year budget outlook, Senators called for $6.5 billion in cuts and $16 billion in new revenue.

While it still maintains key services, the Senate takes a more aggressive fiscal approach, with $6.5 billion in cuts and $16 billion in new revenue over the four-year budget outlook. The Senate ...